New Eatery, Tolls Off The Table: Kingstowne February In Review

While February is the shortest month of the year, it wasn't lacking in news. A new restaurant, tolls eliminated from consideration on Fairfax County Parkway and murder charges for MS-13 members were among the top stories for Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch readers.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Kingstowne from February:

Maggie McFly's Opens At Springfield Town Center

Maggie McFly's opened its first DC area location at Springfield Town Center on Feb. 13. Founded by Raymond Harper in 1993, Maggie McFly's develops recipes using local ingredients when possible.

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle, Dies In Springfield

A man died days after being struck by a car in Springfield, according to Fairfax County Police.
A vehicle heading north on Commerce Road hit the pedestrian as he was walking in the road.

Top 125 Schools In Virginia For 2019: New List

Niche.com, which specializes in all different types of rankings, released a new 2019 list slightly different than its usual rankings. Niche ranked what it says are the top 125 schools in Virginia, including both private and public schools, and spanning elementary, middle and high schools.

MS-13 Members Charged With Kidnapping, Murder In Fairfax County

A federal grand jury indicted 11 MS-13 gang members for the 2016 kidnappings and killings of two juveniles in Fairfax County.

Tolls For Fairfax County Parkway Not Being Considered: Report

After Fairfax County sought public feedback on potential fixes for the Fairfax County Parkway, officials are backing away from tolls. An official cited opposition from a public survey last fall.

No Real Estate Tax Hike In Proposed 2020 Fairfax County Budget

Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill proposed the 2020 fiscal county budget to the Board of Supervisors. The budget keeps the real estate tax the same at $1.15 per $100 of assessed value.

Man Accused Of Raping Mentally Incapacitated Woman In Springfield

A man was charged Monday with the rape of a mentally incapacitated woman in Springfield. He was a behavioral specialist at the MVLE Community Center when the assault happened.